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It is thought that only 500 examples of this model were made between 1939 and 1941.
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SIGNED ROLEX AND R.W.C. LTD., OYSTER PERPETUAL CHRONOMETER, REF. 3131, CIRCA 1940
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Rolex. A 14K gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd., Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, circa 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the gilt matt dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back-type case with screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd., Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131, circa 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the gilt matt dial with luminous Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back-type case with screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.